France
The Realities of Intelligence: The French View
Author Archives: David Barnett
Egypt
Can the Sinai’s Bedouin Become a Counterterrorist Force?
Syria
Cut Off: Starving Syrians Hope to Live Through Winter
Egypt
A radio station in North Sinai was attacked by unidentified gunmen. Authorities uncovered a major fuel-smuggling network near the Gaza border. Foreign Minister Fahmy said the country was prepared to look at countries other than the US for weaponry. Authorities increased security measures near the Suez Canal, while a security source claimed that Sinai-based “takfirist […]
China
How Edward Snowden Escalated Cyber War
Israel
While operating near a recently uncovered terror tunnel, IDF forces were attacked by Palestinians who set off an explosive device. The IDF responded to the attack and killed at least four Hamas terrorists. The US is expected to expedite the delivery of six V-22 Osprey aircraft to Israel. After reports that Israel again struck sites […]
Egypt
Paramedics operating in North Sinai were targeted by unidentified gunmen. Authorities detained at least 22 female supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood. Clashes between security forces and Muslim Brotherhood supporters were reported in Alexandria. Authorities closed off key Cairo squares to limit protests.
NSA
U.S. tries to deal with ‘blowback’ from disclosure of surveillance on allies
Egypt
Egypt’s Newest Jihadists: The Jamal Network
China
Militant financing case puts Israel and China in spotlight
IDF responds to Gaza border attack, kills 4 Hamas fighters
While operating near a recently uncovered terror tunnel, IDF forces were attacked by Palestinians who set off an explosive device. The IDF responded to the attack and killed at least four Hamas terrorists.
Israel
An IDF official played down reports that an intifada was in the offing. Senior Israeli officials recently partook in discussions with officials from regional states about potential involvement in a conference advocating a nuclear-free Middle East. Authorities arrested three senior Hamas members in the West Bank. The Israeli Air Force struck targets near Damascus and […]
Egypt
Muslim Brotherhood supporters called for daily protests in the lead-up to the trial of former president Morsi. His detention was extended for 15 days due to a pending investigation related to espionage charges. Authorities arrested 36 “terrorist elements” during security sweeps in the Sinai.
Syria
Exclusive: Syria Tries To Hold On To Its Chemical Weapons Factories
US officials: Israel struck targets near Damascus and Latakia
US officials confirmed that the Israeli Air Force again struck targets inside Syria. The strikes are at least the fifth such incident since the start of the uprising against the regime of Bashar al Assad in Syria in 2011.
United States
The Truth–and Tragedy–of Drone Warfare
Al Qaeda
U.S. military commandos fought in Benghazi
Egypt
Attacks on Christians by Islamic militants rise in Egypt
Iran
Ayatollah’s illness raises fear of power struggle
Egypt
Islamic law, military fuel debate on Egypt charter
NSA
Defending America in Cyberspace
Iran
Syria footage sheds light on Iran’s involvement
Ireland
Portrait of an Irish Jihadist as a Young Man
Hezbollah
Does Hizbollah’s partial exit from Syria mean anything?
Egypt
Authorities arrested senior Muslim Brotherhood figure Essam el Erian as part of the continuing crackdown on the organization. Unidentified gunmen fired on a checkpoint in Mansoura, the second such incident in recent days. Security forces clashed with students at al Azhar University. Authorities reportedly arrested Nasser Mohammed Ibrahim, a Muslim Brotherhood member suspected of coordinating […]
Al Qaeda
US commandos were poised for raid to capture Benghazi suspect
Iran
If Iran Can Get This Reactor Online, Israel May Not Be Able to Bomb It
Iran
Iran’s Nuclear Black Box
NSA
Officials Say White House Knew of Spying
Afghanistan
US Disrupts Afghans’ Tack on Militants